{"id":4524,"date":"2020-05-29T10:17:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T10:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bettingwebsites.org.uk\/?post_type=sites&p=4524"},"modified":"2024-02-29T16:20:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T16:20:38","slug":"betfred","status":"publish","type":"sites","link":"https:\/\/www.bettingwebsites.org.uk\/sites\/betfred\/","title":{"rendered":"Betfred"},"content":{"rendered":"
Betfred have been plying their trade since 1967 – although they began life under a different moniker – and are now regularly accepted as being in the top 5 biggest bookies in the UK, claiming a seat among the notorious big names that are known to everyone.<\/p>\n
They have proclaimed themselves as The Bonus King, and to be fair they are well within their rights to do so since not only did they introduce the idea of Best Odds Guaranteed to the industry, but they also offer a shed load of other bonuses and benefits to make your wagers go further.<\/p>\n
While they don\u2019t always stack up to other big brands in terms of market range and scope there is still an awful lot to bet on, and Horse Racing fans would be remiss to go anywhere else, especially if they like to watch live.<\/p>\n
A lot of people value the ability to visit a bookie in person, and since Betfred operate around 1,650 of them they certainly tick that box.\u00a0 This allows people the facility to bet and withdraw from a linked online account in cash<\/a>, not something many sites can do.<\/p>\n It was this digital version of Betfred that, eight years on from its launch, became a lucky bet for one winner. In 2012, a Betfred Casino customer won a life-changing \u00a35.1 million jackpot in just six spins on slots game, Beach Life. The winner was, at the time, the biggest online progressive jackpot winner in UK history and the third biggest ever worldwide.<\/p>\n Better still, the winner \u2013 whose name has never been revealed \u2013 was flown out via private jet to meet Betfred founder, Fred Done to be presented with the cheque.<\/p>\n While players aren\u2019t likely to hit a jackpot like this every time, they can enjoy playing on a site that has gone the distance. Betfred is a well-known, established brand and if you are player who enjoys the interactive element and flashy extras that come with a big betting name, then this is a site that is well worth trying out.<\/p>\n Gameplay is straightforward and you will find everything you could possibly want here. This is online bookmaker and casino for those who want to stick around to try a bit of everything.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Being the former owners of the Tote, it is obvious that Betfred put a heavy focus on Horse Racing. They cover every UK and Ireland race and offer Live Streaming on the lot, as well as covering plenty of Internationals; plus, they offer Best Odds Guaranteed alongside a number of other racing promotions on ante-post bets. If you are someone who bets on the horses (or the dogs for that matter) then Betfred is a solid contender for your business.<\/p>\n Football is another area with good coverage, from real low league games across the UK to U18 Internationals, and you might find some price boosts in this category too alongside a couple of fun coupons. Market depth tends to be strong, try 25 – 35 for 2nd<\/sup> tier European fixtures; but they aren\u2019t always particularly creative, so if you are someone that likes to dabble in the nitty gritty you will find more choice elsewhere.<\/p>\n Surprisingly for a bookie of this size their list contains less than 30 sports categories. 30+ is more usual for big brands so there is something lacking here, although all of the main events are sure to be available.<\/p>\n No one will be getting particularly excited about the odds at Betfred if taken at face value, but if you take advantage of the many promotions and use them in conjunction then you could be looking at some high value selections. This is especially true when betting on the Horses, Football, or NFL.<\/p>\n In summary, there is plenty here and at a fair price too, and if they were just another bookie we would be singing their praises. As one of the big 5, however, we feel Betfred are dragging their feet a little.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If we are talking Horse Racing then you will struggle to find much better. Every UK and Ireland meeting is available to stream as long as you have made the customary \u00a31 bet, and the quality is great. For everything else, you can count on around 50 live streams per day that are free to watch as long as your account is funded.<\/p>\n The great thing about the Watch Sports Live area is that it opens in the same window. That means you can bet within the same window as you watch, and also flip between the live stream and the match graphic that contains all the stats without constant page reloads. It is very well designed.<\/p>\n The in-play area fares better than the rest of the site in terms of functionality and user friendliness, since the interface has more room to breathe and there is less info on display. This helps it to be much more ergonomic. There’s a bit of back and forth to do once you have selected a game but it’s minimal.<\/p>\n A minimum of 75-100 events should be available at quiet times of the day, with Ice Hockey, Tennis, Basketball, and Football most prevalent; although some of the less well represented sports boast many more markets since only the bigger games are being covered. For example, there is currently one American Football event with 45+ markets, whereas there are 67 Football events with an average of just 20+.<\/p>\n Odds are a little flabby for in-play markets, however, so keep an eye on those promotions to add more value and use cash-out wisely.<\/p>\nMarkets & Odds<\/h2>\n
Live Betting\/Streaming<\/h2>\n
Banking<\/h2>\n